Application Engineer (Optics and Photonics) - Bangalore

Edmund Optics India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training programs

Employee provident fund

Personal medical insurance

Flex benefits

Job summary

Edmund Optics India Private Limited is looking for an Application Engineer in Bangalore, India. This position focuses on providing technical support to customers utilizing optical components across various sectors including life sciences and industrial inspection.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Optics or a related field, with strong problem-solving abilities and customer service skills. The role offers extensive training and a competitive employment package.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree and two years in technical sales or support.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales support to customers.
• Assist customers with product selection and integration.
• Field custom optics requests based on manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve expertise and knowledge.
• Participate in local tradeshows and customer training.

Skills

Basic knowledge in optics and photonics

Proficiency in engineering and physics concepts

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of optical software (e.g., Zemax)

Ability to work independently

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Photonics, or related field

Master’s degree in Optics or related field (preferred)

Tools

Zemax

TracePro

Job description

Application Engineer (Optics and Photonics) – Bangalore, India

*This role will be based in India - Bangalore

Company Information

Edmund Optics (EO) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. EO's state of the art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position of the world's largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Supporting the R&D, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and military markets around the globe; EO products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.

Edmund Optics India was set up in May 2019 and is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, and application support for a wide product range throughout India. India is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.

Job Description

• Application Engineers at Edmund Optics (EO) are responsible for providing pre‑sales and post‑sales technical support to customers utilizing optical components in a variety of application spaces, such as life sciences, biomedical, industrial inspection, semiconductor, R&D, etc.
• Assist customers via phone, chat, and email with product selection and integration for their application.
• Field custom optics requests and vet based on Edmund Optics’ manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide pre‑sales support in the form of quotes, pricing, and availability.
• Provide post‑sales support in the form of troubleshooting and RMA creation.
• Collaborate with other departments within Edmund Optics to improve technical expertise and expand knowledge.
• Partake in projects designed to streamline internal processes and improve the customer experience.
• Participate in local tradeshows to meet new customers.
• Actively participate in regular trainings given by third-party suppliers and Edmund Optics internal subject matter experts, and stay up to date with emerging technology, new products, and applications.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Photonics, Physics, or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Optics, Photonics, Optoelectronics, Physics, or related field. Two years of work experience in a technical sales or application engineering/support position.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge and technical aptitude in optics, photonics, and related fields.
• Proficiency in key engineering, physics, optics, and photonics concepts.
• Basic customer service skills and phone etiquette.
• Professional demeanor, proficient in active listening and effective communication.
• Capable of critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving.
• Ability to review, edit, and draft technical documents such as specification sheets, application notes, etc. Knowledge of optical software such as Zemax and TracePro is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Available to work in shifts over weekends.
• Capable of multi‑tasking and tolerating a high level of stress.
• Requires minimal supervision and direction.
• Assist in a variety of side tasks, such as technical content creation, data clean‑up, updating product documentation, etc., to better support EO customers and colleagues.
• Strong work ethic.

Benefits

Edmund Optics provides extensive training programs and internal development opportunities as well as a range of employee benefits including employee provident fund, personal medical insurance, and flex benefits. The overall employment package is highly competitive with the aim of attracting the best talent available.

Disclosure

Edmund Optics shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.